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Resume dos and don’ts
Do
Tailor your resume to each job you apply to
Highlight your most relevant experience, skills, and accomplishments
Optimize your resume for Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
Include keywords from the job description in your resume where it fits organically
Triple check your resume for grammar, punctuation, and spelling
Use data specific examples where possible (e.g. “increased sales by 30% by doing x”)
Include non-academic and non-professional experiences, such as volunteer work or side projects
Use powerful verbs to describe your work (e.g “amplified”, “executed”, “maximized”)
Include your contact information
Keep your bullet points to under two lines
Ask someone you trust to go over your resume with you
Create a master resume. This will make it easier to tailor your resume to any job
Include all your relevant credentials
Save your resume file as something with your name on it. This will make it easier for managers and HR folk to locate your files
Be consistent throughout your application. This means using the same fonts, styles, and naming conventions on your file.
Showcase your soft skills
Print out copies of your resume for interviews
Don’t
Include obvious skills (e.g. gmail)
Include irrelevant hobbies or interests. That space can be better utilized for highlighting your achievements and skills
Include work experiences during high school unless you’re a recent graduate
Use an objective sentence. These are widely considered to be outdated, and only relevant if you are changing careers
Hide gaps in your resume. Be confident when explaining the gap and speak on the skills you learned during that time
Use cliches or too much jargon. Oftentimes, the first person reading your resume will be from HR
Write overly complex sentences. Keep it straightforward and easy to understand
Use more than two fonts
Include photos (unless you’re applying for a role in the arts)
Include your salary history. Save that for the negotiation process